Space flight basics

Learning to fly in Star Citizen

Flying is more than gas in Star Citizen. You learn space, speed, landing, distance and Quantum Travel step by step.

Executive summary

  • Slow flying is better at the beginning than spectacular flying.
  • Start and landing are the most important exercises before you play missions seriously.
  • Quantum Travel connects places, but needs destination selection and some patience.

Slowly is clean

Many beginners lose ships not in combat, but at hangartors, platforms or at high speed. Star Citizen punishes hectic.

Practice with small movements, keep your distance and observe your ship. A quiet start is more valuable than a faster one.

Practice take-off and landing

Start at first from a hangar or from a station, fly away and land again. Repetition helps more than long distances.

When landing, you should reduce speed, consciously approach the place and not react at the last moment.

  • Check environment before launch.
  • With little thrust from the hangar.
  • Keep your distance.
  • Landing slow and straight.

Understand Quantum Travel

Quantum Travel is the journey between distant places. You need a destination, wait for alignment and jump. Some destinations require intermediate steps or a better position.

If something doesn't work, check target selection, distance, alignment, and whether you're really free enough.

Practice without expensive mistakes

Use a small ship, no risky cargo, and no complex missions as long as you learn how to fly. Crashes are normal in the beginning.

If you feel safer, combine flight training with simple delivery missions.